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OUT AND ABOUT

Minehead is well situated for you to visit many of Exmoor's local attractions. Many are there for all to see and will cost you nothing! Take time to enjoy and really see Exmoor.
As we locals say - 'Time runs slowly on Exmoor'

The scenery can be quite breathtaking and ever changing with moorland, wooded valleys, surfing beaches, secluded bays, trickling streams, fast flowing riverswide expanses of wild heather deep wooded coombes of ancient oak forest, a majestic coastline with the highest sea cliffs in the country quiet coves and beaches herds of wild red deer and Exmoor ponies and some 600 miles of way-marked walks .

On offer locally are railways, zoos, golf, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, walking and riding.

Hopefully during your stay you will see some Exmoor red deer and other wildlife.

Exploring Exmoor on horse back is probably one of the best ways to see and hear Exmoor at its best. Being that much closer to nature you are more likely to see red deer, Exmoor ponies, birds and butterflies living on the moor. There are several Riding Stables in the area or you could bring your own horse and we could arrange livery for you in the village.

If horse riding isn't your scene there are local Land Rover Safaris from Porlock and Exford most days. The guide knows all the best places to show you Exmoor at its best.

Fishing is also a great pastime on Exmoor. We have fishing in the ocal rivers and streams, fishing at Wimbleball Lake and being so close to the coast, as well as fresh water fishing, sea fishing trips are also very popular. Don't forget you need a fishing permit! If you don't want to fish but enjoy the sea try a trip on the Waverley or a boat trip to Lundy Island.

West Somerset and Devon has some excellent golf courses some right beside the sea. Minehead, Taunton and Staunton Sands are probably the most well known locally.

We are lucky not being too far from the wonderful sandy surfing beaches of North Devon. Woolacombe Beach is with its golden sand and dunes and is a great family favourite. It is clean and safe beach with great surfing waves. Croyde Bay and Putsborough are favourite beaches with local families. Again lovely sandy beaches, surfing and sailing. Plus Croyde has rock pools which are popular with younger children. Saunton Sands has 3 miles of sandy beach and dunes - again with excellent surfing and is ideal for all water sports.

SOME PLACES TO VISIT ON EXMOOR

	West Somerset Railway Exmoor's most popular tourist attraction. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery as the train gently rolls back the years on its journey beside the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel coast. Just sit back in your seat and watch the steam and countryside drift past the window. You can break your journey at any station and enjoy a country walk or coastal stroll. Why not seek out a village pub for lunch.
	Dunster Castle The castle and park were given over to the National Trust in 1976 by Lieutenant Colonel Walter Luttrell whose ancestors had been at Dunster for 600 years and overlooks the medieval village of Dunster. Dunster Castle has been a strategically important fixture to the Exmoor landscape for the last 1000 years. Open from March to October
	Watermouth Castle Enter the castle & step back in time with museum, dungeons & the underground water spectacular. Stroll through gardens to gnomeland, mini golf, rides & play areas. With shop, cafe & free parking. An all-in admission price covers all attractions except antique coin operated machines, shop goods and catering outlets.
	Tropiquaria near Minehead Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park is a great day out for adults and children of all ages. Hold a snake or tarantula in the Tropical Hall, visit the amazing puppet show and the newly redecorated aquarium. For a nostalgic experience see the Radio Museum. Outside play for hours on the full-size pirate ships or in the Indoor Play Castle and don't forget the animals all around our grounds. Hours of fun, rain or shine!
	Exmoor Zoo The zoo houses over 200 species of wildlife set in natural surroundings. Organised keeper talks orientated around animal feed times, encounter sessions and displays, make a relaxed, informative and entertaining day out. Designed for the family, inside the zoo is something for everybody interested in our living world, whether that is Rabbits, Spiders Monkeys or Birds.
	Exmoor Steam Railway This unique half size narrow-gauge railway nestles on the western slopes of the Exmoor National Park almost 1000ft above sea level & is the highest narrow gauge railway in England. The track was lengthened & an additional station opened during the summer of 97, making a two-mile return journey through our extensive gardens. Unlimited Number of Rides Children's Adventure Play area Trampolines & Model Railway.
	Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosuar Park 30 acres of sub tropical paradise with 100's of exotic birds & animals and some of the most realistic Dinosaurs on the Planet! Also daily shows and a earthquake canyon train ride. The park is home to over 170 species of wildlife many of them endangered and on breeding programmes.